Jasmine Medium Grain Rice from Japan
Jasmine rice, often considered medium grain in US tariff terms, offers a fragrant aroma and soft texture ideal for Thai dishes and stir-fries. Processed as wholly milled and polished, it fits HTS 1006.30.9065 for its medium grain characteristics. Imported primarily from Asia for ethnic grocery stores.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Test for varietal purity to ensure it meets medium grain specs, as some Jasmine strains may qualify as long grain
• Include fumigation certificates if required by origin country protocols to prevent pest quarantines at US ports
• Declare milling degree accurately on entry documents to differentiate from parboiled or cargo rice categories